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Kawai NV6 Hybrid Digital Piano

Digital Marketing Press — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:48 +0000

The NV6 is the latest hybrid upright in Kawai’s NOVUS Series, combining true acoustic piano mechanics with cutting-edge digital innovation for a premium playing experience at home or on stage. At its core is Kawai’s renowned Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action with real wooden keys and a genuine damper mechanism—providing the nuanced response of an acoustic upright. New to the NV6 is the SK-EX Competition Grand piano sound, recorded from the player’s position and reproduced using Kawai’s multi-channel SK-EX Rendering engine for stunning clarity and realism. A redesigned speaker system featuring new tweeters, top-facing drivers, and a refined soundboard speaker delivers powerful, balanced sound throughout the room. Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5, along with USB-C and built-in USB audio interface, offer seamless integration with modern devices and music production setups. Additional highlights include a matte anti-glare touchscreen, built-in lesson songs, ambient effects, and advanced sound customization via the updated Virtual Piano Artisan feature. Housed in a compact and elegant upright cabinet, the NV6 blends the soul of an acoustic piano with the versatility of digital technology—perfect for serious players seeking authenticity without compromise.

Kawai NV12 Hybrid Digital Piano

Digital Marketing Press — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:44:45 +0000

The NV12 is the flagship hybrid model in Kawai’s NOVUS Series, designed to deliver the most authentic grand piano experience possible through a fusion of acoustic precision and digital innovation.

At the heart of the NV12 lies the Millennium III Hybrid grand piano action with real wooden keys and a true damper mechanism—offering the responsive touch and control of a premium acoustic grand. It features the latest SK-EX Competition Grand sound, reproduced through the SK-EX Rendering engine for lifelike tonal depth, paired with the warm richness of the original SK-EX Concert Grand.

A breakthrough PentaDrive soundboard system replaces traditional speaker drivers with five transducers that channel sound through a large wooden soundboard, producing deep, resonant tone and immersive projection that mirrors an acoustic grand. The redesigned cabinet—with a deeper, curved profile and three-position top board—enhances both sound and aesthetics, while a grand-style adjustable music shelf completes the experience.

Other highlights include Bluetooth MIDI and Audio v5, USB-C with built-in audio interface, an upgraded anti-glare touchscreen, and expanded sound shaping through the updated Virtual Piano Artisan. The NV12 represents a bold new standard in hybrid piano performance, crafted for discerning players who demand acoustic realism with digital flexibility.

Kawai K200-ATX4 Hybrid Piano

Taylor — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:17:34 +0000

The NEW Kawai K200-ATX4 offers the perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and 21st-century technology. Its foundation is the beautiful K-200 professional upright piano, which boasts the responsive Millennium III carbon fiber action and a rich, full-bodied tone. By employing the acoustic muting feature, pianists have the flexibility and convenience to play discreetly through headphones. Additional features are accessed through the PianoRemote app. There are 90 digital sounds, such as electric piano, harpsichord, vibes, strings, and more, utilizing Kawai’s advanced sound technology to foster creativity.

Metronome and record functions provide additional versatility. Bluetooth MIDI and audio provide wireless connectivity to other devices. The K-200/ATX4 hybrid is perfect for those who want the traditional sound and feel of an acoustic piano, with the features and variety only found in high-end digital pianos. The Kawai K200-ATX4 delivers exceptional acoustic and digital performance, sure to inspire pianists of any level.

Kawai K-300 AURES 2 Hybrid Piano

Taylor — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:17:34 +0000

The NEW Kawai K-300 AURES2 hybrid instrument flawlessly blends the incredible touch and tone of the professional K-300 upright with Kawai’s industry-leading advanced digital piano sounds. The result is a playing experience every musician will enjoy. While the K-300 is a joy to play by itself, imagine the delight of layering rich, full strings with your acoustic piano, thanks to Kawai’s exclusive soundboard speaker system.

With 90 digital sounds, a metronome with 100 drum patterns, record with overdub functions and so much more, the new K-300 AURES2 presents the pianist with the promise of new avenues of creativity and expression. Engage the muting function and you can enjoy playing silently through headphones at any time, without disturbing anyone. The musical possibilities are endless with the new K-300 AURES2 hybrid piano.

Kawai GL10-ATX4 Hybrid Piano

Taylor — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:17:34 +0000

The Kawai GL10-ATX4 hybrid piano is a delightful grand piano sure to fill your home with wonderful music. Flawlessly blended with the acoustic piano is Kawai’s advanced digital piano technology, offering 90 sounds that can be enjoyed through headphones simply by muting the acoustic piano. Imagine playing a grand piano but hearing electric pianos, organs, strings, synths and more. By using the Piano Remote app you can access a record function with overdub, metronome, layer and split functions as well as Bluetooth MIDI and audio. The GL-10 honors the heirloom quality of the past while embracing the awesome power of today’s digital technology. The result is an instrument that fosters creativity in ways never before possible. See the GL-10 ATX4 – and the full line of AnyTime pianos – at your local Kawai retailer.

Kawai GL-30 AURES 2 Hybrid Piano

Taylor — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:24:01 +0000

With almost a century of fine piano craftsmanship as a foundation, Kawai takes the piano into the future with the GL-30 AURES 2 AnyTime Hybrid Grand Piano. Flawlessly blending advanced digital piano technology into the traditional grand piano, the GL-30 AURES 2 reaches new heights of musical possibilities. Pianists can use the 90 digital sounds independently or layered with the acoustic grand piano for novel and exciting tone combinations. Moreover, when the baby is sleeping, children are studying or neighbors need quiet, you can mute the acoustic piano and play silently through headphones.

The GL-30 AURES 2 has the outstanding touch of our awarding-winning GL Series grand pianos thanks to our renowned Millennium III carbon fiber action as well as the warm, vibrant tone Kawai grand pianos are known for. The digital sounds are produced by Kawai’s proprietary rendering and harmonic imaging XL technology. Plus, by using the PianoRemote app, players can enjoy other powerful features including record, metronome, split and layer modes as well as Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity. Discover the many musical possibilities of the GL-30 AURES 2. In one amazing instrument, you have all the best the acoustic and digital worlds have to offer.

Kawai NV10S Hybrid Digital Piano

Taylor — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:22:15 +0000

Delivering a true grand piano experience, the NOVUS NV10S Hybrid digital piano combines our cutting-edge Millennium III acoustic grand piano keyboard action with the latest SK-EX Rendering piano sound engine. Preserving the unique harmonic characteristics of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX concert grand piano is specialized high-resolution filtering and amplification technology developed in collaboration with the audio experts at Onkyo. The result is the most realistic piano experience ever achieved in a digital instrument.

The Millennium III Hybrid Action, the first in our industry to provide an authentic damper mechanism, truly replicates the realistic weighting and feel of a grand piano damper pedal.

The NV10S also offers built-in Bluetooth® MIDI for seamless audio connectivity and a crisp 5” LCD touchscreen display with an upgraded user interface neatly embedded in the left side panel. Its strikingly beautiful polished ebony cabinet gives pianists the impression of playing a professional grand piano while occupying less floor space than a standard upright. Play the NOVUS NV10S and experience the tonal and aesthetic beauty of this revolutionary instrument.

Kawai NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano

Taylor — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 01:00:12 +0000

The Kawai NV5S hybrid delivers the touch of a world-class upright piano through its Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action with a real damper mechanism, which authentically replicates the natural motion and feel of an acoustic piano. A modern touchscreen LCD display, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity create a cutting-edge playing experience. With impressive sounds powered by Onkyo transducers – including the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano – the NV5S hytbrid sets a high standard for competitive hybrid digital piano technology.

Kawai K-500 AURES

Taylor — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:03:42 +0000

Blending award-winning craftsmanship and advanced technology, The K-500 AURES Hybrid delivers the finest in acoustic and digital piano performance. The AURES originates from Kawai’s award-winning K Series Professional upright line of pianos offering many of its top-of-the-line features, including Kawai’s Millennium III upright action, considered the world’s finest upright piano action.

As a premiere digital piano, the AURES comes equipped with a Kawai’s latest and most advanced digital and sound technology, with the addition of the newly developed AURES Hybrid soundboard technology.

Developed in collaboration with Onkyo, Japan’s leading premiere audio manufacturer, the soundboard technology incorporates newly-designed high performance transducer components that allow the K-500 AURES to deliver digital audio through its premium solid spruce soundboard resulting in a rich, powerful, and expansive sound.

Kawai Novus NV5 Hybrid Digital Piano

Taylor — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:02:08 +0000

The NV5 delivers the touch of a world-class upright piano through its Millennium III Hybrid upright piano action with real damper mechanism, which authentically replicates the natural motion and feel of an acoustic piano. A modern touchscreen LCD display and Bluetooth and USB connectivity create a cutting-edge playing experience for the player. With impressive sounds powered by Onkyo transducers – including the renowned Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Concert Grand Piano – the NV5 sets a high standard for competitive hybrid digital piano technology.